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A procession on a shaded path of saffron-robed sannyasis. At centre, a bearded man in a maroon and gold turban with a gold brooch wears a multi-strand red and white flower garland over a gold ceremonial chest pendant and a rudraksha mala, with a shawl over his shoulders. Around him, young devotees in orange cloth wear rudraksha malas, bangles and sacred ash marks, some carrying baskets of offerings. A gilded shrine or deity murti is visible in the background among trees.

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January 09 20182018-01-09Outdoor ritual procession beneath a large banyan tree. A central bearded man in a rust-brown dhoti and a matching brown turban with a jewelled ornament wears a long garland of white and orange flowers and a heavy gold necklace, with his hands together holding a small object. Around him, young men in orange and saffron cloths carry brass plates of flowers and offerings, and an elderly white-bearded man in orange robes stands beside them. Men in white dhotis with gold borders and red-and-brown shawls with rudraksha malas stand nearby, and a man holds a long ceremonial staff with a tassel. A tall white ceremonial umbrella or canopy is visible above the group, and the setting is a shaded ritual gathering of devotees and attendants.2016-12-23A procession of men and women walks along a tree-lined path, with a central bearded man in a deep maroon dhoti and shawl wearing a pink flower crown, a long multi-strand flower garland and a large gold pendant. Around him, devotees wear orange and saffron garments, rudraksha and bead malas, and gold armbands; several men have long swept-back hair and bare upper bodies. Behind them stands a crowd of onlookers and a sloped temple roof. The central man, a person with a distinctive pink flower crown, long garland and ceremonial gold pendant, appears to lead the procession.2018-05-08May 08 20182018-05-08 +1 copiesOutdoor procession under trees with a crowd of men in saffron and orange dhotis and red-orange cloth, many bare-chested with rudraksha malas and vibhuti marks. At centre, a bearded man in a rust-red turban with a jewelled ornament, wearing heavy gold necklaces, a long garland of white and orange flowers and gold armbands, holds a ritual bell in one hand and gestures with the other, smiling. Beside him a man holds a silver kalasha-style vessel and a brass tray of purple flowers. Another man raises a fist in the background. A probable Swamiji (probable) appears as the central figure, identified by his rust-red turban, ornate gold necklaces and rudraksha-beaded procession setting; he is in_person. Several white-robed and saffron-clad devotees surround the procession.2016-12-23Outdoor photograph in a leafy forest setting showing a procession of people in ceremonial dress. In the centre, a smiling man wears a rust-red turban with gold embroidery, a dense garland of red beads and gold-and-turquoise beaded garlands, and a bare upper body with a gold armlet. To the right, a young person with a leopard-print headband, long hair, white tilak on the forehead and rudraksha-style beads holds a silver staff. At left, a man with long hair and a brown rudraksha mala wears white garments, and behind them several other people in saffron and gold ornaments walk among trees. The visible people are part of a walking procession through the trees.2018-01-09A festive procession in an outdoor street setting with red and pink umbrellas overhead. At centre, a smiling man in a maroon-brown turban with gold ornaments and a gold-and-green trim waves his right hand. He wears a thick red-and-green flower garland over layered gold necklaces, and a maroon-brown cloth draped over his chest. Swamiji (probable): the centred figure wears a distinctive gold-ornamented turban, layered gold necklaces and a beaded garland, a presentation consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji. On the left, a woman in orange and yellow robes with a leopard-print headband and sandalwood-coloured forehead markings walks beside him. On the right, a young boy in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and white forehead paste stands near a tall gold-coloured staff. Crowds of onlookers line the background, many with tilak markings.2018-01-09A festival procession in an outdoor street crowd. At centre, a bearded man with long dark hair wears a red-and-yellow garland of flowers, heavy gold necklaces and a gold waist ornament over a saffron-orange garment, with a red tilak on his forehead. Around him, several young men in orange and saffron cloths and rudraksha malas carry ceremonial items, one wears a leopard-print headband and another a bright orange turban. A young man at right holds a gold-and-silver ceremonial fan and wears a tiger-striped cloth. Red parasols and a gold-topped staff rise behind, and a drum and a horn-like ornament appear in the background. Many onlookers fill the street, and a photographer's hand holding a phone is visible at lower left.2017-12-31 +1 copiesDecember 23 20162016-12-23May 08 20182018-05-08December 23 20162016-12-23Outdoor ritual procession under trees with many devotees in saffron and orange dhotis, some bare-chested with rudraksha malas and sacred ash on their foreheads. Center right, a bearded man wearing a rust-red turban with a jewelled ornament, layered gold necklaces, a long white and marigold garland, and a red-brown robe stands with hands held together. Beside him a younger attendant holds a brass lamp with a visible flame and a silver tray with flower petals, while another carries a tray of flowers. A tall golden ceremonial staff rises at the far right. An elderly man in white wearing glasses and an orange shawl stands behind them. The scene appears to be a temple-style ritual procession with aarti.2016-12-23